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If you are interested in smartwatches and fitness trackers, you cannot avoid the name Fitbit.
The US company, based in San Francisco, has long since established itself as one of the best-known providers among fitness fans with its products - including the apps that belong to the equipment.
At the end of 2019, it was announced that the Internet giant Google was taking over Fitbit - for an alleged sum of 2.1 billion US dollars.
Fitbit fitness trackers and smartwatches basically work like other comparable wearables.
They
measure
and
analyze
the physical activity and sleep activity of the user - and, depending on the model and variant, have many additional functions.
If you
want to
measure
your
heart rate,
you will
find what you are looking for in the
Fitbit
range as
well
as
anyone
who wants to record
their
running route
, would like to have their own digital trainer with them (possible via a payment app) or
would like to
listen
to
music
on their device
.
Fitbit Versa: With the latest Fitbit Versa 2
If you want a smartwatch, you can use the Fitbit Versa * - ideally the latest model, the Fitbit Versa 2. It offers a number of functions for recording
physical activity
and
sleep
and a
heart rate measurement
.
Voice control is possible via Amazon's Alexa.
In addition, the Versa 2 offers a memory for around 300 songs, so the watch can be used comfortably as an
Mp3 player
.
Of course, the Versa 2 also offers
all the functions
that conventional smartwatches have - calls, SMS, messages and notifications are shown on the display.
The Fitbit Versa offers its own payment function and an always-on display mode (which, however, drains the battery a little faster).
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Fitbit Ionic: the premium model
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If that's not enough functions for you, the Fitbit Ionic * is the
highest quality
-
and also the
most expensive
- smartwatch model.
The Fitbit Ionic is designed as a competitor product to the smartwatches from Apple and Samsung - and actually offers a lot.
It has integrated GPS sensors that can be used to track running routes and speed in detail.
The
Fitbit Versa 2
, on the other hand, establishes the GPS connection via smartphone, which may result in somewhat less accurate measurements.
In some points it is on par with the slightly cheaper Versa 2, but in other points the
premium model
is clearly superior.
The lowest possible operating temperature with the Versa is minus ten degrees Celsius, with the Ionic it can be twice as cold.
The maximum altitude for operating the Ionic is 30,000 feet (9144 meters), 2000 feet more than the Versa.
Whether these are actually decisive criteria depends on the specific purpose of the athlete.
However
, if you want to
operate
your
smartwatch
via voice control,
you have to resort to the cheaper Versa - the Fitbit Ionic does not offer this feature.
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Fitbit Inspire vs. Fitbit Charge
However, if you do not value a smartwatch, but prefer a fitness bracelet - a so-called tracker - you have two different options with Fitbit - Fitbit Inspire and Fitbit Charge.
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The Fitbit Inspire * is the simpler device.
It offers the basic functions such as
movement measurement, timer, stopwatch
and
calorie
display
and can show
messages
from the smartphone on the display.
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A heart rate sensor has the Fitbit Inspire not - who we value this feature, found in the Inspire HR * a model with which the
pulse
can be measured - but for about twice as high price.
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In addition to the Inspire models, there is also the Charge range.
The Fitbit Charge * is now available in the fourth generation.
The fitness tracker offers
integrated GPS
- useful if you don't have your smartphone with you while jogging, but still want to record the route.
It enables
sleep phase recording
and has heart rate measurement.
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Fitbit for kids: Fitbit Ace & Ace 2
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Fitbit also has a model in its range for children.
The Fitbit Ace (or the current Fitbit Ace 2 *) teaches children in a playful way to pay attention to exercise and sport.
Children can set various
goals
- and get badges when they achieve them.
In addition to a corresponding look and color, the Fitbit Ace offers one advantage: It is
waterproof
.
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Fitbit: what features should it have?
Opinions are divided when it comes to buying fitness trackers and smartwatches.
While some are enthusiastic about the many optimization options for their own life, others have data protection concerns.
The fact is: Anyone who uses wearables provides the respective company with personal data - and not only about their
location
, but also about
health
data
.
The Fitbit website has a detailed description of the privacy policy - find out beforehand if you have any doubts about this.
Once you have decided to buy a wearable, you should ask yourself the fundamental question: What do you want to do with the device and which
functions
should it have?
Is the simplest variant that shows
steps
and
calorie consumption
enough?
Would you like to have a
heart rate sensor
that gives you precise information about your pulse - a must for passionate athletes for training?
Would you like
to wear
the wearable while
going
swimming
?
Should you be able to
pay with
it - for example with
Fitbit Pay
.
Should it be a simple tracker or a smartwatch?
Find out whether the devices are compatible with your smartphone - more specifically with your operating system.
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This article was first published in July 2020.